Overview

• Head coach Kevin O’Connell said McCarthy is in a walking boot and is responding well to early treatment.
• Max Brosmer will serve as the backup quarterback against the Bengals.
• McCarthy suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 2 against the Falcons and finished the game before swelling worsened afterward.
• Reporters note that travel and scheduling, including the upcoming Dublin trip and a bye, could influence the return window.
• Commentators have raised development concerns given McCarthy’s limited game reps, with 18 missed games before this season.